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1、广东省揭阳市第一中学2014-2015学年高二下学期第一次阶段考试英语试题I. 听力部分（共两节，满分15分）第一节 听力理解（4段共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面一段对话，回答第1-2题。1. Whats the message about? A. A visit. B. A dinner. C. A meeting.2. Which of the following does the man need? A. Napkins. B. Tea C. Cups.听下面一段对话，回答第3-5题。3. Why doesnt the woman know Henry Brown? A. T

2、he manager didnt introduce him in public. B. She is a new member of the company C. She missed the introduction yesterday.4. In which subject does Henry Brown have a Masters? A. Marketing. B. Economics Management. C. Computer Science.5. How long has Henry Brown worked after getting his Masters degree

3、? A. For over two years. B. For over four years. C. For over six years.听下面一段独白，回答第6-8题。6. What kind of disability does Zhang have? A. Paralysis of both legs. B. A hearing problem. C. An eyesight problem.7. How many disabled people of working age are there in China? A. About 32 million. B. About 23 m

4、illion. C. About 20 million.第二节 听取信息（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面一段独白，请根据题目要求，从听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入标号为11-15的空格中。Letter from Xiao MingInformation on life in LondonLive with a 11 family.Information on the school* Have chances to experience British 12 .* Last week went to see a 13 .* This week will visit Stratford

5、 for the day.* Have been promised a weekend in 14 next springInformation on the studiesClass size: less than 15 . 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）It was an extremely busy day, and I was so tired of my life that I was getting a little angry with myself and everyone around me. When return

6、ing home, I met my old friend Paul in the street. He looked 16 and invited me to his home for dinner. We had not seen each other for many years, so though I was very tired I accepted his 17 . As we entered the 18 of his house, Paul started 19 , “I have a dream, a song to sing, to help you through ev

7、erything.” I felt 20 at his behavior, but in a minute I understood. Two young girls walked to Paul and hugged him. They couldnt walk 21 or spoke clearly, but their faces were full of 22 and sang the same song. We talked about our family and work, and I learned from Paul that his 23 were born as “spe

8、cial children”. They were mentally changed. Their 24 died years ago. Paul was both mother and father to his beautiful daughters. But he said he was so 25 that the little angels were together with him. That night, we talked a lot, and his happy smiles made my anger and 26 fade.I forgot how many times

9、 I 27 about my life and my work. But Pauls life was an 28 to me. The man smiled at his life and 29 any trouble as a gift of life. It was Paul who taught me to deal with life 30 and encouraged me to move on. 16. A. happy B. sad C. angry D. hungry17. A. motivationB. communication C. recognition D. inv

10、itation18. A. room B. kitchen C. door D. window19. A. dancing B. singing C. fighting D. scolding20. A. surprised B. frightened C. educated D. terrified 21. A. quickly B. hurriedly C. strongly D. steadily 22. A. puzzles B. tears C. smiles D. griefs 23. A. sons B. families C. parents D. daughters24. A

11、. wife B. father C. mother D. ancestor 25. A. lucky B. friendly C. unlucky D. unhappy26. A. illness B. tiredness C. happiness D. carelessness27. A. thoughtB. brought C. worried D. complained 28. A. inspirationB. imagination C. evaluation D. instruction 29. A. hoped B. expected C. treated D. approved

12、 30. A. bravely B. cheerfully C. sharply D. publicly 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15 分) 阅读下面短文, 按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯性的要求, 在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空。Oscar Pistorius was born into Henke and Sheila Pistorius in Johannesburg, in what was then Transvaal Province (now Gauteng Province) of South Africa on 22

13、November, 1986, with fibular hemimelia (腓侧半肢畸形) in both legs. When he was 11 months old, his legs were amputated (截肢) halfway 31 his knees and ankles. In most homes, that would bring years of sadness. Not so in 32 .“I grew up in a home where disability was not 33 issue,” Pistorius says. “My parents

14、got me 34 (cherish) what I had.”Pistorius started running in 2004, and became more and more successful. 35 (know) as “ the Blade Runner ” and “ the Fastest Man on no legs”, Pistorius took part in the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens and 36 (come) third overall in the T44 ( one leg amputated below t

15、he knee ) 100-metre event.At the 2012 Summer Olympics on 4 August, Pistorius became the first amputee runner _37_ (compete) at an Olympic Games. In the 400 metres race, he took second place in the first heat (预赛) of five 38 (run), finishing with a time of 45.44 seconds to advance to the semi-finals

16、on 5 August. He ran in the second semi-final, 39 he finished eighth with a time of 46.54 seconds. In the 200 metres competition he set a new world record of 21.30 seconds in his heat on 29 August, 40 was defeated in the final by Alan Oliveira of Brazil and took silver. 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 阅读理解（共20小题；每小

17、题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ADolphins（海豚）are not fish, but warm-blooded animals. They live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language. In this, they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. The

18、ir brain is nearly the same size as our own, and they live a long time at least twenty or thirty years. Like some animals, dolphins use sound to help them find their way around. They also make these sounds to talk to each other and to help them find food. We now know they do not use their ears to re

19、ceive these sounds, but the lower part of the mouth, called the jaw. Strangely, dolphins seem to like man, and for thousands of years there have been stories about the dolphin and its friendship with people. There is a story about sailors in the 19th century. In a dangerous part of the sea off the c

20、oast of New Zealand, they learnt to look for a dolphin called Jack. From 1871 to 1903, Jack met every boat in the area and showed it the way. Then in 1903 a passenger on a boat called The Penguin shot and wounded Jack. He recovered and for nine years more continued to guide all ships through the are

21、aexcept for The Penguin. Today, some people continue to kill dolphins, but many countries of the world now protect them and in these places it is against the law to kill them. 41. Dolphins are different from many other animals because they _.A. live in groups B. have large brainsC. are warm-bloodedD

22、. have their own language42. Which of the following does the dolphin use to help it find its way around?A. Its nose.B. Its ears. C. Its mouth. D. Its eyes.43. Why did the sailors off the coast of New Zealand look for Jack?A. He was lonely and liked to be with people. B. They enjoyed playing with him

23、.C. He was seriously wounded. D. They wanted his help.44. By telling the story of Jack, the writer wanted to show that _.A. dolphins are friendly and cleverB. people are cruel to animalsC. Jack is different from other dolphins D. dolphins should be protected by law45. What does the underlined word “

24、it” in the sentence “From.and showed it the way” in the fourth paragraph refer to? A. a dolphinB. the PenguinC. every boat D. the seaBShes rarely seen without an elegant handbag on her arm, but the question of what the Queen keeps inside it has long remained a mystery. Now a new book claims to cast

25、light on the contents of the royal matriarchs main possession.Whats In The Queens Handbag And Other Royal Secrets reveals that though the 81yearold British monarch(君主)doesnt carry cash, keys or passportsince she doesnt own oneher bag is far from empty. Inside are a collection of little presents from

26、 her children, a makeup case, some family photos, and a camera sometimes. Theres also an sshaped metal hook that she places on the dinner tables edge to hang her bag from so that it doesnt touch the floor.Should you ever meet the Queen, its not whats in her bag but what she does with it that should

27、concern you. She uses her bags, of which she has about 200 made by Londonbased firm Launier, to send signals to her staff.Before dining with the Queen, a point is made to inform guests that dinner will end in about five minutes after she places her bag on the table top.On walkabouts, she holds the b

28、ag to one side to show she intends to move on, at which point a ladyinwaiting joins the conversation, allowing her to slip away without causing offence.When at a banquet, if the Queens bag is placed on the floor, then its a sign that shes not finding the conversation interesting, and wants nothing m

29、ore than to escape. However, if the royal bag is dangling happily from the crook of her left arm, she is happy and relaxed.46. What does the article tell us about the Queens handbag?A. She seldom has it with her.B. She always carries the same handbag.C. It used to be thought empty. D. Its contents a

30、re not the same as ours.47. When is it necessary for the Queen to convey her intention with her bag?A. When she is with guests. B. When she eats outside.C. When she has her staff around. D. When she is tired of speaking.48. The Queen gives no signal when she_.A. hangs her bag on the metal hook B. ha

31、ngs her bag from her left armC. places her bag on the floor D. puts her bag on the table top49. By holding her bag to one side, the Queen shows she wants to_.A. talk to her ladyinwaiting B. start a conversationC. stop to continue her walk D. go on with the talk50. “ Whats In The Queens Handbag And O

32、ther Royal Secrets” is italicized (用斜体写)because thats _.A. the very title of the article B. the name of a bookC. the main information given in the article D. what the writer wants to stressCIn his fascinating new book, “The Sibling (兄弟姐妹) Effect: What Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us

33、,” Jeffrey Kluger, a father of two daughters, describes what happens in our life, about which we may not show much concern. For example, he claims that “95 percent of parents in the world have a favorite child and the other 5 percent are lying.”Kluger may be overstating the figures for dramatic effe

34、ct but despite every parents strong denial (否认) that they have a favorite child scientific research shows that he is not far off the truth.According to a recent study by Professor Scott and other researchers from the University of California which followed 384 sibling pairs and their parents for thr

35、ee years 65 percent of the mothers and 70 percent of fathers showed a preference for one child. As this was among families that knew they were being monitored, theres a strong possibility that a significantly larger number of parents could favor a child in life.Favoritism is certainly a controversia

36、l topic. When raised as a subject for discussion among parents, it always arouses a stream of great annoyance and immediate denials. But interestingly, a lot of personal anecdotes appear from parents who say theywereovershadowedby a favored sibling, or were, indeed, their mother or fathers favorite.

37、Other research, where siblings have been asked to say who their mother and father favor, suggests that mothers do tend to show a preference for their first-born son, but fathers often show great affection for their youngest daughters. Parents will often be drawn to the child who is easiest to get al

38、ong with or the child that shares similar character to them. For example, mom will have a special bond with her sensitive son who has a talent for art, while dad will pay special attention to his sporty daughter.Professor Scott says being favored or not in a family can color our behavior as adults.

39、“Children who feel they are less loved within their family are more likely to develop low self-esteem, anxiety and depression.” He also agrees that favored children can find life more difficult when they have to struggle to manage their existence in the real world.51.In Paragraph 2, what does the wr

40、iter think of Klugers claim?A.It is a fact tosome degree.B. It produces dramatic effect.C.It isthe result of a study.D. It is nothing but a warning.52. When asked if they have a favorite child, parents tend to _.A.show a great interest in the topicB. complain about being ignored when youngC.be angry

41、 and refuse to admit itD. express their preference for the youngest child53.The underlined word“overshadowed”in Paragraph 4 can be understood as“_”.A.made the object of envyB.given lots of protectionC.treated much betterD.made to seem less important54. Professor Scott believes that _.A.favored child

42、ren will have more courage when facing difficulties in lifeB.parents way of treating childrenaffectstheirbehavior whentheygrowupC.being lessfavored in a family does more harm than being favoredD.least-favored children will not show great respect for their parents55. Which of the following is the bes

43、t title for this passage?A.Love is Essential to a Childs GrowthB. Every Parent Has a Favorite ChildC.Bonds amongSistersand BrothersD. Parents favoritism Affects a Child DLee Ann Laraway has polio (小儿麻痹症) and is not able to move very much. Most things are out of reach for her. Jeannie, a Labrador ret

44、riever, acts as her arms and legs. Jeannie understands 72 or more different commands. On a shopping trip, she can get money for Lee Ann at the bank or candies at the store. She can pay the cashier (收银员) and get change back. Jeannie brings things to Lee Ann and puts them in her lap.Jeannie was traine

45、d at a place called Canine Companions for Independence, located on twelve acres of land in Santa Rosa (California). The land was donated by the cartoonist Charles Shultz. “We train four different types of dogs here,” said Ken Kirsh, a dog trainer there. “Hearing dogs, service dogs, skilled companion dogs, and facility dogs.”Trainers work with Labrador retrievers and golden retrievers for hours a day, but not every dog is good enough to be a working dog.The work is a serious bu